SBVC President Dr. Contreras Named CEO Fellow at Wheelhouse
Last fall, San Bernardino Valley College President Dr. Gilbert J. Contreras was invited
to participate as a CEO Fellow in the 2026 Institute on Leadership at Wheelhouse:
The Center for Community College Leadership and Research.
Based at the University of California, Davis, School of Education, Wheelhouse supports and strengthens leadership and practice in the California Community Colleges system through independent research and an institute designed for community college CEOs.
Wheelhouse assembles a cohort of 15-20 community college CEOs each year to learn and network.
“I look forward to exploring adaptive, student-centered leadership, strategic communications, and leadership theory and application during my time in the program,” Contreras said.
Based at the University of California, Davis, School of Education, Wheelhouse supports and strengthens leadership and practice in the California Community Colleges system through independent research and an institute designed for community college CEOs.
Wheelhouse assembles a cohort of 15-20 community college CEOs each year to learn and network.
“I look forward to exploring adaptive, student-centered leadership, strategic communications, and leadership theory and application during my time in the program,” Contreras said.
